Fritz J. Trybus, DVM

Veterinarian, Practice Owner

Dr. Fritz Trybus has been a veterinarian in the area for over 16 years.  Being a veterinarian is not just a job to him, it is part of who he is and has always been his calling in life.  He established the Cary Grove Animal Hospital (CGAH) in June 2012.  Prior to practicing at CGAH he practiced at the Animal Hospital of Woodstock in Woodstock, IL.  and at the Companion Animal Specialty & Emergency Hospital in Crystal Lake, IL for several years.  He built our new hospital building and moved Cary Grove Animal Hospital in to its current state of the art location on Route 14 in Cary on April 27, 2015.    

Dr. Fritz spends the majority of his time performing surgical and dental procedures at Cary Grove Animal Hospital.  He is trained in both general surgery as well as more advanced operations (Cruciate Ligament surgeries, foreign body surgery, splenectomy, etc see more on our Surgical Services page).  He is also available for surgical consultation visits, second opinions or more involved cases.  He also consults with the other team doctors on general appointments and medical cases to help foster our team approach to the treatment of our patients.  Having several doctors on staff brings our patients a large amount of experience and knowledge to be able to provide them with the best veterinary care possible. 

While he mainly treats dogs and cats, Dr. Fritz is also experienced with rabbits and guinea pigs.  He is a board member of the Rabbit and Cavy (Guinea Pig) Health Committee with the American Rabbit Breeders Association (ARBA).  He has been an ARBA member for over 33 years and a Rabbit Judge for over 22 years. 

Dr. Fritz lives in rural McHenry County with a menagerie of his own and is a self proclaimed "crazy animal person."  He has dogs, cats, horses, and a small herd of fainting goats.  When not at the Cary Grove Animal Hospital, he enjoys working on his hobby farm where he breeds, trains and shows American Quarter and Paint Horses. 

Education

» Undergraduate: University of Illinois - Animal Sciences

» Veterinary: Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine

» Clinical Training: University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine

Special Interests

» Soft Tissue and Orthopedic Surgery

» Cruciate Ligament Repair in Dogs - TPLO and Extracapsular Surgical Procedures

» Dentistry and Oral Surgery

» Anesthesiology and Pain Management

Memberships

» American Veterinary Medical Association

» Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association

» Veterinary Information Network

» Cary Grove Area Chamber of Commerce

Heidi M. Quinn, DVM

Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Heidi Quinn is a full time associate veterinarian who joined Cary Grove Animal Hospital in August 2015. 

Dr. Quinn is a graduate of the University Of Illinois College Of Veterinary Medicine and previously practiced in the Buffalo Grove area.  Prior to entering Veterinary school, she was a Veterinary Technician and supervisor at an animal hospital in Champaign, IL.  During that time she became very dedicated to providing clients with as much education about their pets as possible and continues to provide that as a doctor today.

Dr. Quinn's special interests include internal medicine, dermatology, and preventative health care.  She also is the primary doctor working with the rescue organizations we provide services to by treating ill rescue pets and completing surgeries.  In addition to treating dogs and cats, she is also experienced treating rabbits, guinea pigs, rats and other small mammals. 

Dr. Quinn is very detailed in her approach to examinations and case work ups to allow for an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment plans for her patients.  It is this mentality that awarded her the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Certificate of Clinical Excellence during her senior year of Veterinary School at the University of Illinois.

Dr. Quinn is a key addition to Cary Grove Animal Hospital and our clients and patients enjoy her warm, compassionate demeanor.  She resides in the area with her husband and dogs, and is glad to be back in the area in which she grew up in!

Education

» Undergraduate: University of Illinois - Animal Sciences (High Honors)

» Veterinary: University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine

Special Interests

» Canine and Feline Internal Medicine

» Dermatology & Allergies

» Preventative and Wellness Care

» Rabbit & Guinea Pig Medicine

Memberships

» American Veterinary Medical Association

» Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association

» Veterinary Information Network

Alison R. Baker, DVM

Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Alison Baker is a full time associate veterinarian who joined Cary Grove Animal Hospital in January 2022.

Dr. Baker grew up in McHenry County and prior to joining CGAH previously practiced for 5 years in Belvidere, Illinois.  She values communication with owners and strives to connect with them and help them understand their pet's condition.  She likes to involve owners with their pet's care whether it be wellness and preventative care, allergies or more complex issues.

Dr. Baker was attracted to join Cary Grove Animal Hospital because of its reputation for high quality medicine and outstanding staff that take a team approach to veterinary medicine. 

In her free time, Dr. Baker is very active with dog agility competitions.  She has Australian Shepherds that she trains and competes with regularly in agility.  She also enjoys seeing agility dogs as patients given her personal understanding of their particular needs.  Dr. Baker also has a Siamese cat named Charlie who helps keep the dogs in check.  

Education

» Undergraduate: Carthage College - Biology

» Veterinary: Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Special Interests

» Canine and Feline Internal Medicine

» General Soft Tissue Surgery

» Ophthalmology

» Dentistry

Memberships

» American Veterinary Medical Association

» Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association

» Veterinary Information Network

Kylie A. Wolf, DVM

Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Wolf is an associate veterinarian who joined Cary Grove Animal Hospital in July of 2023. 

Dr. Wolf is a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine.  She previously practiced in the area at a busy general practice for 2 years as well as worked in shelter medicine and surgery.  She then spent an additional year performing in-home end-of-life care services to families in the area.  During this time, she learned the importance of supporting families through tough times surrounding illness of pets and offering empathy in times of need.  

These previous experiences have given Dr. Wolf a very well-rounded approach to dog and cat patients that she sees at Cary Grove Animal Hospital.  She is passionate about communication with clients to make sure they feel well informed and forms treatment plans tailored to individual pet and family needs.  

Dr. Wolf has special interests in preventative care, dentistry, cytology/clinical pathology (evaluating lumps and bumps, etc.), and hospice/end of life care. 

Dr. Wolf is excited to be a part of the CGAH team due to our reputation for high quality medicine and patient care.  She is engaged and lives in McHenry County and has a handsome coonhound named Mickey.  In her free time, she enjoys gardening, being out in nature, and baking for family and friends for special occasions!

Education

» Undergraduate: North Central College in Naperville - Biology

» Veterinary: University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine

Special Interests

» Preventative & Wellness Care

» Dentistry

» Clinical Pathology

» Hospice Care

Memberships

» American Veterinary Medical Association

» Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association

» Veterinary Information Network

Raquel P. Carbajal, DVM

Associate Veterinarian

Dr. Raquel Carbajal is a full time associate veterinarian who joined Cary Grove Animal Hospital in October 2023. 

Dr. Carbajal is a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine and practiced in the Champaign-Urbana area for 3 years prior to joining Cary Grove Animal Hospital.  She was born and raised in McHenry County and is excited to serve clients in the community as part of the CGAH team.  

Dr. Carbajal has special interests in internal medicine, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery. She strives to provide compassionate and high-quality medical care to her patients, working together with clients to optimize the health and well-being of their pets.

Outside of the animal hospital, Dr. Carbajal enjoys spending time with her husband, their friends and family, and their clan of rescued pets.  Her pets include a retired lab research beagle named Panchita, an energetic 3-year-old Border Collie mix named Willow, a senior Pug mix named Dozer, and two spoiled cats, Oliver and Bandit. She enjoys fostering senior dogs for local rescues (with a soft spot for elderly beagles), kayaking, attending live music shows, and watching movies. 

Education

» Undergraduate: University of Illinois - Animal Sciences

» Veterinary: University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine

Special Interests

» Canine and Feline Internal Medicine

» Soft Tissue Surgery

» Dentistry

Memberships

» American Veterinary Medical Association

» Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association

» Veterinary Information Network